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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: NISAR Mission Animation Reel
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Mar 19, 2025

NISAR Mission Animation Reel

Animation for media and public use. NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a...

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NASA image: SLS-4091 August 2022 SLS Animation Resource Reel Short Form_1
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Aug 19, 2022

SLS-4091 August 2022 SLS Animation Resource Reel Short Form_1

animation scenes depict NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the world’s most powerful rocket for a new era of human...

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NASA image: Huygens Landing Site Animation
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Nov 30, 2005

Huygens Landing Site Animation

Huygens Landing Site Animation

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NASA image: A Day on Jupiter Animation
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Apr 2, 2007

A Day on Jupiter Animation

A Day on Jupiter Animation

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NASA image: Three Views of Saturn Animation
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Sep 20, 2005

Three Views of Saturn Animation

Three Views of Saturn Animation

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2

This animation illustrates the shape of a raindrop.

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NASA image: Grooving in Trenchtown computer animation
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Feb 19, 2004

Grooving in Trenchtown computer animation

Grooving in Trenchtown computer animation

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NASA image: Tethys Meets Dione Animation
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Nov 1, 2005

Tethys Meets Dione Animation

Tethys Meets Dione Animation

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NASA image: GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch
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Nov 1, 2012

GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch

Animation of the launch of GPM

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Animation Broll
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Apr 5, 2023

Artemis II Mission Animation Broll

Animation of segments of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Segments include an animated mission trajectory, Orion...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel

Animation b-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Psyche mission, scheduled to launch in October 2023, is the first...

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NASA image: Gateway Canadarm3 Animation
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Aug 25, 2022

Gateway Canadarm3 Animation

Canadarm3, a Canadian Space Agency contribution, will be vital to enabling sustainable human exploration of the Moon...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – March 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026

U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – March 17, 2026

An animation of U.S. spacewalk 95 scheduled in the coming weeks when two NASA astronauts will prepare the 3B power...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026

U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

An animation of U.S. Spacewalk 95 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15 when two astronauts will replace a high-definition...

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NASA image: Animated Elevation Model of Victoria Crater
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Sep 8, 2006

Animated Elevation Model of Victoria Crater

Animated Elevation Model of Victoria Crater

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NASA image: A Moving Jupiter Global Map Animation
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Apr 2, 2007

A Moving Jupiter Global Map Animation

A Moving Jupiter Global Map Animation

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 94 Animation – March 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026

U.S. Spacewalk 94 Animation – March 17, 2026

An animation of U.S. spacewalk 94 scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 when NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris...

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NASA image: GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch No Music
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Nov 1, 2012

GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch No Music

Animation of the launch of GPM with no music

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NASA image: Spacecraft Trajectory Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Spacecraft Trajectory Animation

This animation illustrates the orbit path of NASA Stardust spacecraft.

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Lunar Flashlight SmallSat deploying in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Animations
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Animations

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft mission leaving...

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NASA image: Artemis I – SLS Launch and Mission Animation – Jan 2021
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I – SLS Launch and Mission Animation – Jan 2021

Animation scenes depicting NASA’s Space Launch System, the world’s most powerful rocket for a new era of human...

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NASA image: Spacecraft -- Capsule Separation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Spacecraft -- Capsule Separation Animation

This animation shows the return capsule separating from the Stardust spacecraft.

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NASA image: JSC-Orion-2021-GA_infographic_animation4k
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Mar 29, 2021

JSC-Orion-2021-GA_infographic_animation4k

Orion split apart animation showing the Launch Abort System, Crew Module, and Service Module. Artemis I configuration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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